Cardiology Medical Assistant (46462)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tacoma is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant for the Heart Failure Clinic. This role is critical in providing compassionate patient care, managing clinical tasks, and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence and patient-centered healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement

Paid time off

12% premium pay for Per Diem status

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program is required.
• Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification upon hire is mandatory.
• 1 year of healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient scheduling and flow; accompany patients to examination rooms.
• Record patient medical histories, take vitals, and assist physicians.
• Manage medical supply inventory and adhere to HIPAA/OSHA standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Compassion

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program

Washington State Medical Assistant Certification (ACTIVE)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tacoma Cedar Medical Bldg - Tacoma, WA

Salary Range: $25.72 - $46.60 Hourly

Description

Medical Assistant – Heart Failure Clinic

Cardiac Study Center/ Pulse Heart Institute, Tacoma, WA

The Company

Since its creation, Cardiac Study Center (CSC) has contracted with Pulse Heart Institute for outpatient cardiology and billing services. CSC is a proud partner of Pulse Heart Institute, and has provided outpatient cardiology services in the Puget Sound Region for over 50 years. CSC partnered with MultiCare Health System to create Pulse Heart Institute in 2016 to work toward improving the health of cardiac patients.

Pulse offers a variety of career opportunities throughout our clinic locations. If you’re interested, we may have positions open in our other sub-specialties (Heart Failure, Vascular, Electrophysiology & Device, or Nuclear Imaging)


Environment and Shift details:

This role isPer Diem-Monday – Friday—closed weekends and holidays.

Location:1901 South Cedar St, Tacoma WA 98406

Medical Assistant Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
• Washington State Medical Assistant Certification (ACTIVE) upon hire.
• 1 year of healthcare experience (preferred, not required)

Medical Assistant Position Summary
In this transformative period at Cardiac Study Center/Pulse Heart Institute, Medical Assistants are integral to our journey towards excellence in cardiology. They are crucial in blending clinical skills with compassionate patient care, ensuring both efficient operations and meaningful patient interactions within our outpatient cardiology settings.

This role not only positions Medical Assistants at the heart of clinical decision-making but also fosters their professional growth through strong peer connections and open communication, setting the stage for an enriching career in cardiology.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient scheduling and flow and accompany them to examination rooms.

• Record patient medical histories, take and record vitals, and record lab results and other confidential information for medical records.
• Assist physicians with medical treatments and exams, including giving injections and taking samples as needed.
• Prepare exam rooms and clean medical instruments between patients.
• Manage medical supply inventory, restocking exam rooms as needed.
• Assist patients with any questions they may have.
• Adhere to HIPAA and OSHA standards at all times

Cardiac Study Center/ Pulse Heart Institute – Your new work home

Joining our cardiology outpatient clinic means becoming part of a team where compassion, integrity, and a commitment to sustainability guide our every action. Here, you'll find a community deeply rooted in empathy and respect, where every member of our nursing staff, from registered nurses to medical assistants, is valued for their unique contributions.

Our environment fosters a profound sense of belonging and support, which is crucial in the high-stakes world of cardiac care. With integrity at the core of our practice, we ensure that our patients' ethical considerations and well-being govern every decision we make. Additionally, our dedication to sustainable healthcare practices reflects our responsibility towards our patients and the broader environment, emphasizing the importance of long-term wellness and care. At our clinic, you're not just joining a workforce; you're aligning with a family committed to excellence in cardiac health, making a meaningful difference in the lives of the communities we serve.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

Cardiac Study Center/ Pulse Heart Institute provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. In lieu of benefits, Per Diem status employees will receive 12% premium pay.As various pay transparency laws require, CSC/ PHI shares a competitive compensation range for candidates hired into each position. The starting pay for this position is$22.66, and the pay scale is$25.72 - $46.60 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, certification(s), and/or education.

Requisition ID: 46401

Qualifications

Medical Assistant Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
• Washington State Medical Assistant Certification (ACTIVE) upon hire.
• 1 year of healthcare experience (preferred, not required)